Actors Mark Harmon and Austin Stowell talked about playing the same "NCIS" character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, during different time periods. They shared their experiences on the show in a video interview.
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Mark Harmon plays Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the TV show "NCIS."
Austin Stowell also plays Gibbs, but in a different era of the story.
The actors appeared together in an interview to discuss their roles.
The interview is part of a series called "Between Us."
The discussion was shown on CBS News and lasts about 3 minutes.
"NCIS" is a popular TV series about a team in the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
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The Houthis, a rebel group in Yemen, have become a strong ally of Iran and a significant opponent of the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East. Supported by Iran, they have launched attacks on Saudi Arabia and Israel, increasing tensions in the region and affecting global energy supplies.
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The Houthis have grown from a small Yemeni group into a major regional force backed by Iran.
They joined Hamas and Hezbollah in attacks on Israel after the U.S. and Israel struck Iran in February 2026.
The Houthis have attacked Saudi airports and oil facilities, causing deaths and raising global energy prices.
Saudi Arabia, an ally of the U.S., has asked for American military help against the Houthis.
President Trump initially said no but is now considering joining Saudi military efforts.
Iran supplies the Houthis with money, weapons, and training, improving their attack abilities especially after October 2023.
The Houthis use drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles to overcome enemy defenses.
Yemen’s poverty helps the Houthis because their supporters accept hardship to fight against Saudi Arabia and hurt the global economy.
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Saudi Arabia attacked an oil facility near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, after ordering people to leave the area. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels warned they would retaliate by targeting sites in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh’s airport. The conflict is part of the ongoing war in Yemen involving the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis.
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Saudi Arabia struck the Yemen Oil Company facility west of Sanaa.
The Saudi-led coalition warned civilians to evacuate the oil site before the attack.
The Houthis threatened to respond by attacking Saudi sites, including Riyadh’s airport.
A recent Houthi attack on Riyadh’s airport killed at least 13 people.
Saudi forces intercepted three drones near Riyadh amid continuing attacks.
Several countries, including France, advised their citizens to avoid Saudi airports.
The Saudi-led coalition has supported Yemen’s government in a civil war since 2015.
The war in Yemen has caused a severe humanitarian crisis in the country.
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Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford, a survivor of the Fort Hood shooting, spoke about the planned execution of Nidal Hasan, the convicted shooter. Hasan’s execution by firing squad is scheduled for December, and there is a possibility it will be livestreamed.
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Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford survived the Fort Hood massacre.
Nidal Hasan is the convicted shooter responsible for the Fort Hood attack.
Hasan’s execution is planned for December.
The method of execution will be a firing squad.
There is consideration to livestream Hasan’s execution.
Lunsford expressed mixed feelings about the execution and livestream.
The discussion took place during an interview on NewsNation’s “Katie Pavlich Tonight.”
Fort Hood massacre is a significant event involving military personnel at a U.S. Army base.
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Thousands of people, including high school students, teachers, unions, and activists like Greta Thunberg, protested in Paris against poor classroom conditions. They want to keep pressure on the French government because they believe their demands have not been met.
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The protest took place in Paris on Tuesday.
High school students are the main group protesting poor classroom conditions.
Teachers, unions, political figures, and activists joined the demonstration.
Greta Thunberg, a well-known climate activist, participated.
Protesters want the French government to address their demands.
The protest is part of ongoing nationwide demonstrations in France.
The event was covered by FRANCE 24 reporter Claire Paccalin.
Protesters aim to continue applying pressure on the government to act.
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In Nepalgunj, Nepal, a group of monkeys has been attacking people and entering homes, causing panic in the city. Over the past six weeks, 40 people have been hospitalized due to monkey bites, and local officials are working on plans to protect residents.
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Dozens of people in Nepalgunj have been bitten by monkeys and needed medical care.
Monkeys have been entering homes and shops, attacking locals.
Forty people have been treated at Bheri Hospital in six weeks for monkey bites.
Local government is planning measures to protect the community from monkey attacks.
Scientists link increased animal attacks to climate change and habitat disruptions.
Monkeys can carry diseases like rabies and the B Virus, making medical treatment important after bites.
Similar animal attacks have occurred in other parts of Asia, including a monkey attack in Japan and elephant attacks in India.
Recent floods in Nepal have damaged areas, possibly affecting wildlife behavior and increasing conflicts.
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NATO’s top general revealed a new plan to stop a Russian attack on NATO countries. The plan, called “block, blunt, break,” aims to prevent invasions by stopping enemy advances at the border, hitting attacking forces, and disrupting their supplies and commands. This comes as intelligence agencies in Europe warn about increasing Russian threats, including possible military attacks and cyber warfare.
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NATO’s new strategy to counter Russia is named “block, blunt, break.”
The plan focuses on stopping attacks without trying to take enemy land.
It uses lessons from fighting in Ukraine and the Middle East, including drones and autonomous weapons.
The strategy involves three steps: blocking enemy advances, blunting attacks with air, sea, and land strikes, and breaking the enemy’s supply lines and command systems.
NATO’s top general says a military clash with Russia is not expected soon but the alliance will be ready.
European intelligence warns of rising Russian threats such as drone attacks, cyberattacks, and sabotage.
Some European leaders, like Germany’s foreign intelligence chief, say Russia sees them as main enemies.
The alliance faces internal disagreements after President Donald Trump’s diplomatic moves toward Russia.
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RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on the TV show "Breaking Bad," has died suddenly at age 34. Many people are sharing tributes to honor his memory.
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RJ Mitte starred in the television show "Breaking Bad."
He played the character Walter 'Flynn' White Jr.
RJ Mitte passed away suddenly at the age of 34.
His death has led to many tributes from fans and colleagues.
"Breaking Bad" is a well-known television series with a large audience.
The news was reported recently with growing public attention.
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A former Metropolitan Police officer, Mark Tyrrell, who was specially trained to support victims of sexual crimes, faces several charges including rape and sexual assault. The trial at Southwark Crown Court involves allegations that Tyrrell abused a woman over about two years while he was still a police officer.
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Mark Tyrrell is 57 years old and used to work for the Metropolitan Police.
He is accused of two counts of rape, 11 counts of sexual assault, and four counts of assault by penetration.
Tyrrell was trained in how to investigate sexual offences and support victims.
Concerns arose when police found Tyrrell hiding beside the alleged victim’s bed during an unrelated visit.
Tyrrell denies the charges but admitted to misconduct in public office and trying to get the woman to lie to police.
The woman said Tyrrell forced sex on her after she said no and sometimes assaulted her while she was asleep.
The woman kept a list of incidents and feared the police wouldn’t believe her because Tyrrell was an officer.
The case is ongoing and being heard at Southwark Crown Court.
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The article explains how generative AI is changing how companies research and understand customers. It says businesses need continuous learning using real data to make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes with products and marketing.
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Generative AI helps companies create more ideas and products faster.
Traditional market research is slow and often just confirms what leaders already think.
AI can make testing cheaper and faster, allowing companies to try multiple ideas early on.
Making the wrong product or marketing choice still costs a lot, even if creating is cheaper.
AI can spread wrong or biased customer information if based on poor data or questions.
Effective AI use requires ongoing testing, real customer data, and focusing on relevant behaviors.
A 2026 MIT study found that AI success depends on support for experimentation and learning, not just technology.
Companies that misuse AI risk losing money and producing products or services that don’t meet real customer needs.
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Amanda Rizkalla's debut novel "Hungered" was chosen by Oprah Winfrey for her book club. Rizkalla read an excerpt from the book, which explores challenges faced by families living outside mainstream society.
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Oprah Winfrey selected "Hungered" by Amanda Rizkalla for her book club.
"Hungered" is Amanda Rizkalla’s first novel.
The book addresses the difficulties of families living "outside the margins," meaning those facing social or economic struggles.
Rizkalla read a portion of the book during a CBS News segment.
The selection continues Oprah’s tradition of highlighting books with meaningful social themes.
The excerpt was shared to introduce viewers to the story’s tone and subject.
The news appeared alongside other topics such as politics, weather, and entertainment on CBS Mornings.
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Police are investigating after a man died from falling off a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta. The accident happened on Monday, and several other people were injured, but their conditions have not been shared yet.
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A man fell from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, near Atlanta.
The fall caused the man’s death.
Other visitors saw the man fall from the ride.
Several people were injured in the incident.
Officials have not confirmed the exact cause of the man's death.
The police department’s major crimes unit is handling the investigation.
The amusement park is located about 15 miles northwest of Atlanta.
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Ashe talks about her fourth album, “The Girl of Your Dreams,” and explains why her song “Stop The Wedding” was chosen as the first single. She also mentions working with producer Finneas and the theme of self-empathy in her music.
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Ashe is a singer releasing her fourth solo album called “The Girl of Your Dreams.”
The first single from the album is titled “Stop The Wedding.”
Ashe discussed her new album and single in an interview with Anthony Mason.
She worked with Finneas, a well-known music producer, on the album.
Ashe shared that the album includes themes of self-understanding and kindness to herself.
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Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta, a Spanish territory, for the first time during his 12-year reign. The visit happens amid a migration crisis, with at least 10,000 migrants currently in Ceuta after about 72,000 crossed from Morocco in July.
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King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time in 12 years.
Ceuta is a Spanish territory, surrounded by Morocco.
Around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta in July.
At least 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta now.
The visit was linked to the ongoing migration crisis in this area.
Migration pressure has increased tensions between Spain and Morocco.
Ceuta is a small exclave on the north coast of Africa controlled by Spain.
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Federal agents searched the Washington, DC home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of an investigation related to alleged immigration fraud. The search happened shortly before the US midterm elections, raising questions about the timing and fairness of the investigation.
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Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) carried out a search warrant at Omar’s home.
The investigation reportedly involves alleged immigration fraud linked to paperwork from Omar’s late father.
Omar is a Muslim Democrat and a known critic of President Donald Trump.
The search occurred three weeks before the November 3 midterm elections, where Omar is running for a fifth term.
Omar and many Democrats say the raid’s timing may be politically motivated.
Justice Department policy usually avoids election-related actions close to voting dates, but this rule is not enforceable.
President Trump said he was not involved in the decision to search Omar’s home.
Omar’s seat in Minnesota is considered very safe; she won by a large margin in 2024.
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Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to legal and business difficulties but will keep operating while trying to sell the company. Disney has agreed to pay $20 million for a license to use Character.ai’s technology.
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Character.ai filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11.
The CEO said legal, regulatory, and operational challenges caused financial problems.
The company will continue operating and plans to sell the business by late November or early December.
Disney agreed to pay $20 million for a non-exclusive, permanent license to Character.ai’s technology.
Character.ai faced lawsuits related to harmful effects on users, including claims connected to suicide and self-harm.
Several states sued Character.ai, including Kentucky and Pennsylvania, over its chatbot practices.
Pennsylvania sued because a chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist.
Character.ai says user services and subscriptions remain active, and user data is protected but may be shared during the sale process.
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Two people reportedly died after using illegal weight-loss drugs, according to documents reviewed by CBS News and reports sent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These drugs come from the black market and are not approved by health authorities.
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Two deaths have been linked to use of black-market weight-loss drugs.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration received reports about these deaths.
The drugs are considered illegal and not approved for safe use.
Black-market drugs are sold outside of official medical channels.
Using such drugs can pose serious health risks due to lack of regulation.
The news story comes from CBS News coverage.
No official statement from FDA on further actions has been detailed in the article.
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The Texas Democratic Party leader Kendall Scudder talked about the close Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton. This discussion happened during a CBS News segment, highlighting the tensions in the race.
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Kendall Scudder is the chair of the Texas Democratic Party.
The Senate race is between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
The race is described as tight or very close.
Kendall Scudder spoke about the race on CBS News.
The article focuses on political competition in Texas.
Ken Paxton is the current Texas Attorney General running for Senate.
James Talarico is a Democratic challenger in this election.
The article briefly mentions other news headlines but centers on the Texas Senate race.
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Haitian-Canadian writer Thelyson Orelien denied claims that he used artificial intelligence (AI) to write his novel "It Was Either That Or Die". He admitted to past plagiarism mistakes in some earlier writings and apologized for them.
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Thelyson Orelien is a Haitian-Canadian author whose novel was accused of being written by AI.
His book, originally in French, was about migration and was set to be translated into more than 20 languages.
AI detection software called Pangram showed a 100% chance the book contained AI-generated text.
Orelien said he only used tools to help research foreign expressions but not to write any part of the book.
He started writing the novel in 2017 and finished a draft in 2019, before popular AI text generators existed.
The book was removed from the shortlist for the prestigious French Goncourt prize due to the controversy.
His publisher could neither confirm nor deny the AI allegations.
Orelien admitted to past plagiarism in a column and short story written before his novel and apologized for those "unacceptable mistakes."
He left Haiti after the 2010 earthquake caused major damage and unrest.
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Novelist Thélyson Orélien denied claims that he used artificial intelligence (AI) to write his bestselling French novel, which was removed from a major French literary prize list amid controversy. He acknowledged past plagiarism mistakes from earlier works but insisted his novel was written entirely by him, with no AI help.
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Thélyson Orélien, a Haitian-Canadian writer, was accused of using AI to write his novel "C'était ça ou mourir" ("It Was Either That Or Die").
His book was withdrawn from the shortlist for the French Goncourt prize because an AI detection tool showed a high chance AI was used.
Orélien said he only used software to help research foreign expressions, but no part of the book’s sentences or story came from a machine.
He began writing the novel in 2017 and finished the first draft in 2019, before popular AI text generators like ChatGPT existed.
His publisher could neither confirm nor deny if AI was used in the book.
Tests by different AI detectors gave mixed results about whether the text was AI-generated.
Orélien admitted to plagiarism in earlier writings, offered an apology, and said he was immature at that time.
The controversy has raised broader questions about AI’s role in writing and the reliability of tools that detect AI-generated text.
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